- 如何开始你的PS
在你的第一句话中，直入主题。你为什么要做这个课程？切记不要浪费笔墨在关于你儿时的白日梦。只需简明扼要，在一行中描述为什么这门课程对你如此重要。然后，在你的其他介绍中，详细介绍你对课程的热情，并解释你如何决定这是你想要在接下来的三年或更长时间里做的事情。
开始你的陈述，需要避免以下用烂了的例句。这些是往年入门个人陈述中最常用的开场白，它们超出了陈词滥调，所以甚至不要考虑它。
（1）From a young age I have (always) been [interested in/fascinated by]...
（2）For as long as I can remember I have...
（3）I am applying for this course because...
（4）I have always been interested in...
（5）Throughout my life I have always enjoyed...
（6）Reflecting on my educational experiences...
（7）Nursing is a very challenging and demanding [career/profession/course]...
（8）Academically, I have always been...
（9）I have always wanted to pursue a career in...
（10）I have always been passionate about...
（11）Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world...
关于撰写历史系PS的小建议：
"One of the most important elements of a personal statement is for an applicant to show his/her engagement with the subject beyond the confines of their A-level studies. This might take the form of a book, a location or an activity that has been particularly influential in their choice course.
"Telling us why this particular work or event is personally significant is a good way for an applicant to demonstrate their passion for - and commitment to - studying history at degree level, showing us that they will be a bright and engaged student."
——Professor Bob Moore from the University of Sheffield’s Department of History
个人陈述
- 如何进一步展开内容
在遵循个人陈述模板时，你必须要小心一点。很容易陷入抄袭别人风格的陷阱，在这个过程中，你的写作会失去你独特的声音和个性。但是你可以遵循一个粗略的流程，这应该有助于让你顺利开展内容。
在打开一两段之后，进入任何工作经验（如果你已经获得）。谈论课外活动：你做过的与主题相关的任何事情都可以到这里来。触及你的职业抱负：你希望这门课程可以给你带来什么样的提升？
接下来，展示你对当前学习的热情。引用你喜欢的当前工作的一些具体示例。通过解释过去如何使用这些技巧和品质来展示你的相关技能和品质。确保你在这里给出真实的例子，不仅仅是模糊的断言，比如“I’m really organised and motivated.”，而应该有更具体的实例作为论证依据。
谈论你喜欢做的非学术性的东西，但要以某种方式将它与课程联系起来，或者说它如何表明你在处理大学学业与生活方面的成熟度。
通过将你的要点结合在一起来完成所有这些，包括最后强调你对学习这门课程的承诺。
关于撰写地理PS的小建议：
"Aspiring geographers often like to tell us about their travels. Get the most out of your holiday stories by including some geographical analysis: did the city you visit conform to traditional ideas about urban layout, for example.
"You could also consider the geographical aspects of stories in the news. All universities want to recruit students who are aware of what’s going on around them. If you are able to add your own opinion on these topics it shows that you have the analytical skills needed."
——Lorna Stevenson, undergraduate admissions specialist for geography, LSE
- PS应该多长
在撰写PS时，从理论上讲，你可以使用多达4,000个字符，但你可能更容易受到行数的限制。那是因为在你的段落之间放置换行符（以使其更具可读性），而你最多只能填写47行。但对于初次写PS的你，你应该完全忽略这些限制。首先，写下你认为重要的一切。你可能最终得到的东西太长了，但那没关系。这是你进行精修的地方。保持你的作品的重点在你申请的课程，你为什么要这样做，以及为什么你适合它。
关于编写计算机科学PS的小建议：
"Generic statements such as ‘keeping up to date with technology’ tell us very little, but if you have experience of Scratch programming, have investigated a programming language such as C# or Java, or have built something using a Raspberry Pi, that’s relevant.
"Visiting a university computing department, attending a science fair, or being a member of a computing society would also show a personal interest in the subject."
——Dr Neil A. Gordon, departmental selector, Department of Computer Science, The University of Hull
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